Does anyone have any info on their program or coaches?
pantherbaseball
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In baseball, Duke is a basketball school.
Go to this thread for some good informatin regarding Duke baseball.
http://hsbaseballweb.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=5316041581&f=1106002781&m=4836062224
http://hsbaseballweb.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=5316041581&f=1106002781&m=4836062224
Duke has been doing some pretty decent recruiting of late---watch for their program to vastly improve
JMHO
TRhit
JMHO
TRhit
Although not a fan of Duke's coaching their team is great.
We are however a big fan of Tim Layden. An Island boy.
He was and still is my son's inspiration.
We are however a big fan of Tim Layden. An Island boy.
He was and still is my son's inspiration.
Layden had two dingers in Dukes 9-8 loss to Elon yesterday
TRhit
TRhit
Like I said that kid is the real deal.
Sirguy,
Layden has been the real deal for quite some time now. One very talented baseball player IMO and off to another great start.
Layden has been the real deal for quite some time now. One very talented baseball player IMO and off to another great start.
Interesting article regarding the Duke baseball program.
http://www.chronicle.duke.edu/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/04/15/425fb51164a85
http://www.chronicle.duke.edu/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/04/15/425fb51164a85
As always, thank you HSBBW
Interesting that this story breaks at about the same time that rumors are once again flying regarding the return of Hillier next year
Duke signed nate freiman from wellesley, mass. that's part of the good recruiting TR was talking about. he's a 6'7" pitcher who converted from catcher before his junior year. i met him last winter and he's got an amazing arm.
irishpride
We are proud to have been associated with the Freiman boy
Ironically we felt his size was a detriment as a catcher and we asked him to pitch a few innings at our showcase which he was attending---the rest is history
Great kid-- great family--great future
We are proud to have been associated with the Freiman boy
Ironically we felt his size was a detriment as a catcher and we asked him to pitch a few innings at our showcase which he was attending---the rest is history
Great kid-- great family--great future
Hillier denies former players' claims about steroids
http://www.herald-sun.com/sports/18-597759.html
Report: Two former Duke players admit to steroid use
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050415/APS/504151039
http://www.herald-sun.com/sports/18-597759.html
Report: Two former Duke players admit to steroid use
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050415/APS/504151039
I would say with Duke in the cellar of the ACC and the steroid allegations that a new skipper will most likely be in the works for next year.
CV
CV
TR, people are asking about Duke Baseball program, which is a mess steriod use, coaching being fired, massive transfering.
Which is not mentioned a few years ago the Chronicle did a story on underage drinking, had a pic of 4 people, 3 turned out to be baseball players all underage. They were not really punished because one of ball players was the AD son. Hiller will likley be gone very soon
Which is not mentioned a few years ago the Chronicle did a story on underage drinking, had a pic of 4 people, 3 turned out to be baseball players all underage. They were not really punished because one of ball players was the AD son. Hiller will likley be gone very soon
Is Duke Baseball Coach Resigning?
Yes
Does Rizzi know Jack ?
Yes
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The following is a statement from Duke University Executive Vice President Tallman Trask III that was presented to the Duke Chronicle on April 13, 2005.
Statement Regarding Duke Baseball Team
Tallman Trask III
Executive Vice President
April 13, 2005
The Duke Chronicle has presented several members of the university administration with a series of questions regarding a story it is preparing about Duke's baseball program.
The university and the Department of Athletics have been aware of concerns about the baseball team for some time. Senior officials have heard from parents, former players and others about a range of issues including coaching techniques, morale, attrition among players, inadequate equipment and inappropriate use of alcohol.
When they were raised, these complaints were looked into by Director of Athletics Joe Alleva and Senior Associate Director Chris Kennedy. In addition, the annual interviewing of players on all teams conducted by the Athletic Department and the Faculty Athletic Representative gave a further chance to monitor the situation. These inquiries found some of the complaints to be without substance and others to have involved isolated events. Some were identified as sources of concern, and Alleva has addressed them with Coach Hillier on several occasions.
For a variety of reasons including the team's recent record, Alleva and Hillier agreed before the current season began that Hillier would not return as head coach for the 2006 season unless the situation improved significantly.
Perhaps the most serious issue raise by the Chronicle's questions is the alleged use of steroids by baseball players. This concern was first raised in 2002 when a former member of the team was arrested in his dorm room for possession of a controlled substance. The student went through the judicial process in Durham County and was also referred to the Duke disciplinary system. He was suspended by the Department of Athletics for a portion of the 2003 season. He no longer attends Duke.
At about this time, to investigate the scope of the potential problem, Chris Kennedy spoke personally with nearly every member of the team. Kennedy found no further evidence of use of illegal performance enhancement drugs and no evidence that Coach Hillier tolerated or encouraged steroid use.
After the 2002 arrest, Duke increased its drug testing and associated education of student-athletes, with baseball players receiving extra attention. Since then, no baseball player has tested positive for steroids.
Five days after he assumed office in July 2004, President Brodhead received a letter from a player who had transferred from Duke several years ago, raising concerns about his experience on the baseball team. Among other items, the letter revived the allegations that steroid use was tolerated and encouraged on the Duke team. Brodhead discussed the letter with Alleva and learned of the steps the University had taken to respond to the concerns the letter had raised. He has also continued to monitor the situation in subsequent conversations with Alleva, Kennedy, Faculty Athletic Representative Kathleen Smith, and others.
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Yes
Does Rizzi know Jack ?
Yes
.........................
The following is a statement from Duke University Executive Vice President Tallman Trask III that was presented to the Duke Chronicle on April 13, 2005.
Statement Regarding Duke Baseball Team
Tallman Trask III
Executive Vice President
April 13, 2005
The Duke Chronicle has presented several members of the university administration with a series of questions regarding a story it is preparing about Duke's baseball program.
The university and the Department of Athletics have been aware of concerns about the baseball team for some time. Senior officials have heard from parents, former players and others about a range of issues including coaching techniques, morale, attrition among players, inadequate equipment and inappropriate use of alcohol.
When they were raised, these complaints were looked into by Director of Athletics Joe Alleva and Senior Associate Director Chris Kennedy. In addition, the annual interviewing of players on all teams conducted by the Athletic Department and the Faculty Athletic Representative gave a further chance to monitor the situation. These inquiries found some of the complaints to be without substance and others to have involved isolated events. Some were identified as sources of concern, and Alleva has addressed them with Coach Hillier on several occasions.
For a variety of reasons including the team's recent record, Alleva and Hillier agreed before the current season began that Hillier would not return as head coach for the 2006 season unless the situation improved significantly.
Perhaps the most serious issue raise by the Chronicle's questions is the alleged use of steroids by baseball players. This concern was first raised in 2002 when a former member of the team was arrested in his dorm room for possession of a controlled substance. The student went through the judicial process in Durham County and was also referred to the Duke disciplinary system. He was suspended by the Department of Athletics for a portion of the 2003 season. He no longer attends Duke.
At about this time, to investigate the scope of the potential problem, Chris Kennedy spoke personally with nearly every member of the team. Kennedy found no further evidence of use of illegal performance enhancement drugs and no evidence that Coach Hillier tolerated or encouraged steroid use.
After the 2002 arrest, Duke increased its drug testing and associated education of student-athletes, with baseball players receiving extra attention. Since then, no baseball player has tested positive for steroids.
Five days after he assumed office in July 2004, President Brodhead received a letter from a player who had transferred from Duke several years ago, raising concerns about his experience on the baseball team. Among other items, the letter revived the allegations that steroid use was tolerated and encouraged on the Duke team. Brodhead discussed the letter with Alleva and learned of the steps the University had taken to respond to the concerns the letter had raised. He has also continued to monitor the situation in subsequent conversations with Alleva, Kennedy, Faculty Athletic Representative Kathleen Smith, and others.
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Bear,
No disrespect intended, but I don't understand your post. First, are you suggesting that Duke's coach is actually going to resign or has already resigned? Please clarify and state your basis. Second, what do you mean by your comment on Tom? I wasn't sure if you were saying he doesn't know jack or he does? If the former, I very much disagree. I have dealt with Tom personally on many occasions and appreciate beyond words the insight and wisdom he brings to this site. I can also say this unequivocally. Tom is all about the kids. That's all he cares about. I've seen it in the way he has dealt with my son many times. If I have misunderstood your post, I apologize.
No disrespect intended, but I don't understand your post. First, are you suggesting that Duke's coach is actually going to resign or has already resigned? Please clarify and state your basis. Second, what do you mean by your comment on Tom? I wasn't sure if you were saying he doesn't know jack or he does? If the former, I very much disagree. I have dealt with Tom personally on many occasions and appreciate beyond words the insight and wisdom he brings to this site. I can also say this unequivocally. Tom is all about the kids. That's all he cares about. I've seen it in the way he has dealt with my son many times. If I have misunderstood your post, I apologize.
